Vilnius tsvetnobokie pigeons description

On the territory of Lithuania, represented by a variety is considered to be the youngest, in comparison with other pigeons bred there. The name comes from the title of birds of one of the Lithuanian towns – Vilnius, and the other part of the name “tsvetnobokie” comes from the exterior features. Birds are the high-flying birds. Combining vysokoletnyh qualities and at the same time a decorative appearance is rare, which led to the high popularity of Vilnius. Historical facts tell us that the removal of birds have already been made in the period of the 20th century. Studies have shown that the true ancestors of the species were represented by fruit dove that lived in the local areas. Often, these pigeons with combined Russian and Ukrainian varieties by the method of reproductive crossing and selection. The objectives of the new breed were significant improvements in the field of exterior appearance, flight quality and the best disposition. As it turned out, all the efforts were not in vain pigeon and the results have created a new generation of improved pigeons.

Birds newly-breed has all the necessary characteristics. On the whole area of ​​the body has been noticed an unusual pattern and character of pets has become more unique. At the moment, you can not firmly say that this kind of cease any investigation, because development continues on tsvetnobokih pigeons. The main reasons for not discontinued development is the disparity between the children being born, because they do not possess all the characteristics that are inherent in Vilnius birds. With the help of modern techniques that improve the qualities of the pigeon, fanciers do not stop to introduce new upgrades, with which the new offspring begin to progress. Compliance with the new generations in appearance and like the character – the main cause of work with scientists breed fanciers. It is known that over time, when the light generation appears, which has all the requirements to Vilnius tsvetnobokim pigeons, all sorts of studies completed.

Stand out among the many feathered pigeon flocks, and their homeland territories of birds are considered exemplary and have a high popularity rating. More than once heard rumors of the distribution of birds in other countries. Reviews of Foreign fanciers of the breed entirely positive, which have not met these birds, they will always be surrounded with care and with great pleasure to observe the life of extraordinary pigeons. The main reasons for the interest shown by foreigners are a variety of excellent potential to develop birds. Since pigeons birth rate is not controlled, as well as the heavenly spaces, which are free to fly, handsome, it is impossible to keep track of each representative, so it is possible that by means of genetic reserves of this breed, breeders from around the world will eat to create new generation, combining them with others. That subgroup tsvetnobokih Vilnius, which will be discussed in this article, the number of birds able to quickly adapt and become accustomed to the conditions of life, in addition, the quality of their high-flying stand out among the many other representatives. It is proved that the data flying birds, without any stoppages, is six hours. When making flight pigeons are quite high in the sky, and from their places of habitat can fly off for tens of kilometers, but then, of course, pigeons definitely come back.

Track steps of the development process of the breed, only since the first half of the 20th century (around 1940), when humanity could watch the very first representatives appeared Vilnius tsvetnobokih pigeons. Immediately after the occurrence of birds enjoyed high popularity, and found them to be respectful of each fancier himself. The main objectives of the birds breeding on those days, there were attempts to thoroughbred breeding, then the birds succumbed thorough selection process, and the best representatives were isolated for full preservation of original breed qualities. After twenty years of purebred dilutions fanciers we were able to achieve the initial objectives, and then began a widespread species of the original, not only within the original country, as in other territories around the world. Arriving in Vilnius, it was impossible not to notice the fluttering high in the sky tsvetnobokih beauties. It is in this town survived pets, has a beautiful conformation and characteristics of the most unusual colorings feathers, colorful drawings covered the whole body.

For the second half of the 20th century (1970 year-Tide), urbanization of the town was carried out, during which killed many members of this breed, it also led to disastrous consequences and pigeons were on the stage of extinction. Fortunately, for a short period of time, the pigeons were seen again and began to gain popularity even faster during this period became their new revival. Even in modern Vilnius city boasts a large number tsvetnobokih pets, because there are about one thousand representatives who continue to multiply rapidly. Outside the city, in the territory of Latvia also listed several hundred pigeons. Calculate the availability of data of birds outside Latvia is virtually impossible, because there are many factors play a role. It is known that the birds did not get in our places great recognition, so the breed is little developed. In other parts of the world the popularity of pigeons also low, although these beautiful birds to deserve widespread.

Ideally, who decided to Vilnius pigeon, birds, have a strong and massive body, the proud-minded and spirited temperament. The main thing in a blue matching their appearance and character. Areas of wing flaps often have black, white, yellow, or various shades of gray. The plumage is composed of hard and lush feathers by which highly developed in birds flying qualities. In the cervical region feathers more solid, much shorter, also stands shimmering silky and very smooth to the touch. Throughout the case you will notice the colored feathers, they can often be hidden under the main large feathers. Main various plumage of gray and brown colors. We have ten pigeons flapping wings. Limbs feathered fairly short, all parts of a light pink color, they are not monitored by the presence of feathers. Claws of the dull white color that corresponds to the color of the beak. Beak itself quite massive, and the length is about 21 millimeters. Birds Eye deep black, dark pupils unobtrusive. Medium length, almost invisible eyelids, to see them hard, because it is inherent in pale yellow or bluish hue. The neck is not very long, but at the same time a large and convex. Thorax birds stands out most: massive, deep and round, which makes pigeons pomp and proud posture. Wings elongated, heavily oppressed to the body and continue to the tail region. Wings rather long and often fall to the floor. The tail section is large, it fits close to eighteen feathers that birds can lead at the time of the flight. Tail markedly elevated, ratio to horizon about 40 degrees and often larger.

Co-habitation of representatives of this species who do not practice, it is best feel the birds in the wild or in a dovecote, but not in cages. Often compared fanciers content Vilnius tsvetnobokih with horses. This opinion is accompanied by the fact that the horses are not able to live in houses or apartments, and require a separate room for living, as well as bird data. Dovecote, which will live pigeons must also meet all their needs: a certain place, feedstuffs that have previously been carefully chosen, because the main function of the diet – to help, because the birds need to grow and develop properly. All other habitat factors are standard.